\r\nThe Telugu film industry is mourning the loss of Allu Kanararatnam, the 94 year old mother of Renowned Producer Allu Aravind. She passed away at 1:45 AM today due to age related issues. Allu Kanararatnam was the wife of legendary comedian Allu Ramalingaiah and the grandmother of actor Allu Arjun and Ram Charan.\r\nThe news of her passing has sent shockwaves through the industry, with several actors and producers paying their respects. Allu Arjun and Ram Charan have both canceled their film shoots to attend the funeral, which is scheduled to be held at Kokapet later today. Allu Arjun is flying in from Mumbai, while Ram Charan has returned from Mysore, where he was shooting for Peddi.\r\nMegastar Chiranjeevi is personally monitoring the arrangements, ensuring that everything is taken care of. Pawan Kalyan and Naga Babu are busy with a public meeting in Vizag and will not attend the last rites today. However, they are expected to meet Allu Aravind\'s family tomorrow to pay their respects.\r\nAllu Kanakaratnamma\'s passing marks the end of an era. She was a beloved figure in the Allu family and will be deeply missed by her loved ones. The film industry has come together to pay tribute to her memory, with many mourning the loss of a kind and gentle soul. Rest in peace, Allu Kanararatnam garu.\r\n

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Tragedy Strikes Allu Family

Allu Aravind Mother Is No More

\r\nThe highly anticipated film Ghaati, starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, has cleared censor formalities with a U/A certificate. The film\'s runtime has been locked at 2 hours and 37 minutes. Ghaati is being hailed as one of the most compelling theatrical experiences in recent times, with its emotional and action packed sequences promising to leave audiences breathless.\r\nAnushka Shetty\'s transformation into Sheelavathi, a woman who evolves from victim to criminal to legend, is being touted as one of her career defining performances by its makers. Vikram Prabhu, making his Telugu debut, is said to be done a role with quiet strength and emotional intensity, and his onscreen chemistry with Anushka Shetty is being praised.\r\nThe film\'s action choreography, handled by Ram Krishnan, is raw, grounded, and performed without body doubles, enhancing the film\'s authenticity. The film\'s dialogues, penned by Sai Madhav Burra and Chinthakindi Srinivasa Rao, are being lauded for their poetic weight and mass appeal. The cinematography, handled by Manojh Reddy Katasani, captures Odisha\'s raw beauty in epic, sweeping frames. Paired with Sagar Nagavelli\'s impactful soundtrack.\r\nWith its emotionally charged storytelling, raw action, and intense performances, Ghaati is shaping up to be one of the most exciting films of the year. Reportedly the film\'s climax, described as a high voltage yet emotionally shattering spectacle, is expected to leave audiences both shaken and stirred.\r\n

Ghaati Censor And Runtime

Anushka Ghaati Cleared Censor Formalities

\r\nKing Kohli raves about Young Tiger NTR. King Kohli is not only known for his aggressive nature on the field and explosive exploits breaking all records in the game of cricket.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, King Kohli shared his favourite Tollywood star. He said He said, &ldquo;Junior NTR is my best friend among Telugu heroes. He&rsquo;s very much admired as an actor. Words are not enough to describe NTR&rsquo;s performance in RRR. I expressed my happiness by doing Naatu, Naatu when I found out they won an Oscar.&rdquo;\r\nNTR attained tremendous fan following across the world following his power packed and sensational performance in the role of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem in RRR helmed by Rajamouli. He recently showed his power in films like Devara 1 and War 2 and is now busy with his next films.\r\nHe is starring in Prashanth Neel\'s Dragon and also has a mythological entertainer under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas.\r\n

Kohli Favourite Tollywood Star

King Kohli raves about Young Tiger NTR

\r\nKangana Ranaut is set to begin shooting for Queen 2 in November 2025, reuniting with director Vikas Bahl. The sequel will be set in India and overseas, with locations scouted in the UK, including London. The script has been finalized, and the team is confident about its potential success. Queen 2 promises to deliver another powerful story, building on the success of the first film.\r\nAfter wrapping up Queen 2, Kangana Ranaut will jump into the third instalment of the Tanu Weds Manu franchise, directed by Aanand L. Rai. The script has been written, and filming is planned to start by early 2026. The film will mark the reunion of Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan, and the makers are excited to bring the story to life. Both Queen 2 and Tanu Weds Manu 3 are expected to perform well at the box office, given the popularity of their predecessors.\r\nKangana Ranaut has delivered several hits over the last decade, including Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Her collaborations with Vikas Bahl and Aanand L. Rai have resulted in some of the most memorable films in Hindi cinema. With Queen 2 and Tanu Weds Manu 3, Ranaut is set to continue her streak of success.\r\nBoth Queen 2 and Tanu Weds Manu 3 are expected to do well at the box office, given the popularity of their predecessors. The original Tanu Weds Manu sequel is one of the highest grossing female led films in Hindi cinema history. With strong scripts and talented casts, these films are likely to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.\r\n

KR Upcoming Projects Are Sequels

Kangana Returning With Sequel Of Her Blockbusters

\r\nNTR Dragon more bigger than Yash KGF. Prashanth Neel is currently directing action packed entertainer tentatively titled Dragon with NTR.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, sources shared that Dragon is bigger than sensational film Yash\'s KGF. Source revealed &ldquo;He feels that now is the right time, as he no longer has budget constraints and has also managed to bring on board his favourite actor, Jr NTR, to play the lead. Prashanth Neel is extremely happy with how the film is shaping up and says it is progressing beyond what he had even imagined,&rdquo;\r\nDragon is slated for a spectacular release on 25 June 2026.The film\'s music is tuned by Ravi Basrur and Rukmini Vasanth is touted to be the female lead.\r\nPrashanth Neel according to sources is planning to rope in Kollywood Star for the Tamil version and Bollywood star for the Hindi version. The film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts.\r\n

Prashanth Neel on NTR Dragon

NTR Dragon more bigger than Yash KGF

\r\nKrish on Ghaati. Anushka\'s starrer Ghaati directed by Krish is capturing the imagination of all. The film is up for release on 5 September.\r\nThe film is based on the real life incidents in the Andhra-Odisha border. Krish speaking to scribes shared &ldquo;The toughest thing for any filmmaker is deciding which story to tell next. Once that&rsquo;s finalised, the next year or two goes into making the film. I was fascinated by the incidents Chintakindi garu narrated and asked him to develop the story,&rdquo; says Krish, who worked on the screenplay while Sai Madhav Burra penned the dialogues. &ldquo;We also had inputs from writers DS Kannan and Ramana Jagarlamudi.&rdquo;\r\nHe also shared &ldquo;We worked with the Budapest orchestra and Tapas Nayak&rsquo;s sound mixing is an asset. I was impressed by how Sagar was jamming with the band Elysium and later we collaborated on a few jingles. His music will be fresh.&rdquo;\r\nSpeaking about Ghaati title, he said &ldquo;We learnt that the ancestors of these villagers helped lay roads during the British era. They can carry 100&ndash;150 kilograms on their shoulders while trekking up the mountains. The story examines what happens when they are exploited.&rdquo;\r\nAbout Anushka, he said&nbsp; &ldquo;Sweety, as her friends call her, can be gentle like the breeze and yet powerful. This character harnesses that ability to show both vulnerability and strength.&rdquo;\r\nHe spoke about the native flavour saying &ldquo;We thought we would have to train the locals. To our surprise, they weren&rsquo;t afraid of the camera. By the fifth day, I decided to hire more people from the villages. This also solved the accommodation issue for outsiders.&rdquo;\r\nKrish shared &ldquo;Anushka has played iconic characters since her debut &mdash; in Arundhati, Rudhrama Devi, Baahubali, Bhaagamathie&hellip; and all my films have been in the mainstream zone. So we are confident,&rdquo; says Krish, adding that at the scripting stage, he does not focus on box office considerations. &ldquo;My focus is on the story, character arcs, music, and how entertaining the narrative is. Developing a script is like watching the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.&rdquo;\r\nAs a parting shot, Krish adds, &ldquo;The roar of the &lsquo;ghaatis&rsquo; will have a universal connect.&rdquo;\r\n

Ghaati propelled by Anushka power

Krish on Ghaati

\r\nAllu Arjun\'s next project with director Atlee is generating a lot of buzz, and the latest news is that the actor has an extraordinary dance number in the film. The film, currently titled AA22, is being shot in Mumbai and features Deepika Padukone as one of the female leads. According to reports, Allu Arjun\'s dance in a song from the film is outstanding, and everyone on set was blown away by his performance.\r\nThe film is being produced by Sun Pictures, which is known for its high-quality productions. Ramya Krishnan is said to have a major part in the film, and Sai Abhyankkar will handle the music. The story is reportedly solid, with a theme that connects with people all over the world. The makers aim for an early summer 2027 release, and the film is expected to make Allu Arjun famous on a pan-world level.\r\nThe film features an impressive cast, including Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. The chemistry between the leads is expected to be a major highlight of the film. With Atlee at the helm, the film is expected to be made in his own unique style, which will likely appeal to a wide audience.\r\nWith its impressive cast, production values, and storyline, AA22 is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. If the film lives up to expectations, it could be a major hit at the box office and cement Allu Arjun\'s status as a pan Indian star.\r\n

Bunny Become Talk Of The Town

Allu Arjun Spellbinding Dance Number In AA22

\r\nIs he Dhoni favourite Tollywood hero. Captain Cool Dhoni enjoys tremendous fan following across the world. Many times, he spoke about favourite heroes and films.\r\nHe as the captain of CSK (Chennai Super Kings) in the IPL became the favourite of Tamil Tambis. He many times, heaped praises on Rajinikanth and Suriya. He said he watched Suriya\'s Singham and got bowled by his performance.\r\nHe said that since childhood he had been the diehard fan of Super Star Rajinikanth. Though he did not open about Tollywood stars inside talk is, Dhoni watches the films of Mega Star Chiranjeevi, Super Star Mahesh Babu and Icon Star Allu Arjun.\r\nDuring the pre release event of his biopic MS.Dhoni-The Untold Story, when Rajamouli came as the chief guest, Dhoni heaped praises on Rajamouli. He said he likes Rajamouli a lot and loves his films. Rumours also spread that Dhoni will be starring in Baahubali 3.\r\n

Captain Cool favourite T-wood Star

Is he Dhoni favourite Tollywood hero

\r\nOm Raut on casting Dhanush in APJ. Abdul Kalam biopic. APJ.Abdul Kalam, endeared to everyone as the Missile Man and People\'s President. Now, Bollywood filmmaker Om Raut is coming up with a biopic on APJ.Abdul Kalam and it stars Dhanush in the lead role.\r\nOm Raut, speaking to scribes, said &ldquo;There could be nobody better than him. Dhanush is a phenomenal actor. I&rsquo;m glad that he is kind of accepted to do the part. He is somebody that I really look up to and I&rsquo;m looking forward to working with him on this film,&rdquo;\r\nOm Raut made a name for himself saying films on social reformer and freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak in Marathi titled &ldquo;Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush&rdquo; and followed it up with Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare\'s story in &ldquo;Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior&rdquo;. It was his Hindi debut.\r\nOm Raut said &ldquo;It\'s always difficult to make a film on any personality. The episodes of their life that you select to go in the film, versus the episodes of their life that you choose not to put is important. You let go of a few things and realise that whatever you&rsquo;ve selected is good, and what&rsquo;s omitted is even better. Having said that, one wants to make the best effort to tell the story and make it inspirational.&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Dr. Kalam is an inspiration. He was an inspiration to me when I was growing up. His books have actually changed my life. If I can tell the story in a way that it becomes an inspiration to a lot of people, predominantly youngsters, . He believed in youngsters, just like Lokmanya Tilak.\"\r\n

Director On Dhanush in PP biopic

Om Raut on casting Dhanush in APJ Abdul Kalam biopic

\r\nThaman accused of copying Suvvi Suvvi in OG. Fans of Pawn Kalyan got a delightful treat when the makers of his upcoming film OG directed by Sujeeth released the song Suvvi Suvvi. The song at once viral with Thaman\'s melody touching the hearts of all.\r\nIn the midst of all this, netizens are trolling Thaman for copying the tune. For many times, Thaman has been accused of copying from netizens. They accused him of copying hit Hindi songs and using it in his films. Many of them proved it with proofs and this put Thaman in a corner. However Thaman didnot change.\r\nIt is known that recently OG first single got good response. The way hero was elevated endeared himself to all. However, netizens exposed Thaman at once. They said that it was similar to the song in Bollywood film Baby John. This angered fans so much so that netizens started movement, and trended the #RemoveThamanFromRaasaab.\r\nHowever, netizens remained silent as they got used that Thaman will not change despite caught red-handed many times. Now after Suvvi Suvvi, many exposed him accusing him of copying. Earlier a fim Savari came with Nandu as hero. Sekhar Chandra tuned music. Though the film flopped, the song, \' Undipova Nuvvilaa Rendu Kalla Lopala\' became a hit. This song is similar to Suvvi Suvvi.\r\nThey are trolling Thaman of not being careful even though he is giving tunes to Pawan Kalyan. However fans say, people are unnecessarily targeting Thaman.\r\n

Plagiarism Allegations On Suvvi Suvvi

Thaman accused of copying Suvvi Suvvi in OG

\r\nManjima Mohan shared her weight loss struggles. Manjima Mohan made her debut in Tollywood with Naga Chaitanya\'s Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo. She played the role of Nara Bhuvaneswari in NTR Mahanayakudu which starred Balakrishna in the lead role.\r\nManjima Mohan speaking to scribes said&nbsp; &ldquo;I had PCOD. Even though I gained a little weight, I thought I was healthy. But it was necessary to control PCOD. I had even approached doctors to see if it was possible to lose weight through surgery, thinking that I needed to somehow lose weight. Even though everyone talks about weight as a big issue, what really matters is health,\"\r\nManjima Mohan added &ldquo;Cinema is just a part of my life. If I lose weight and look different, maybe I\'ll get a few more films. But after that, no one will care about how I look.\" I have other goals beyond work.&rdquo;\r\n

When Manjima considered surgery

Manjima Mohan shared her weight loss struggles

\r\nMalaika Arora on why she avoids Tea and Coffee.Malaika Arora speaking to scribes shared why he avoids tea and cofee. She said &ldquo;I am not a tea or coffee person at all. I have never enjoyed tea, coffee. I have always liked milk while growing up. I have never really felt like having tea, coffee. Literally. I am not someone who needs coffee right after waking up. I would rather have a nariyal paani (coconut water) or a glass of chaas (buttermilk)&nbsp; later in the day. I cannot answer for someone else. I genuinely feel these things&hellip;&rdquo;\r\nMalaika Arora added &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not like I haven&rsquo;t tried. I have. It doesn&rsquo;t agree with me. I have had coffee and I have felt awful. The taste was weird, and I felt my tummy was feeling strange. So, I figured it doesn&rsquo;t work for me. I love the smell of coffee, but I can&rsquo;t actually consume it. So, everybody is different,&rdquo;\r\nMalaika Arora captured the hearts of all with her trendsetting special songs. According to the latest, she became the brand ambassador for HYUE.According to Nabeel Kadri, Founder of HYUE, the brand is focused on creating products that combine quality and distinctive branding, \"HYUE is built for the discerning beauty consumer who demands nothing less than the best. Our mission is to create aspirational products of world-class quality, brought to life through iconic branding and exquisite packaging.\"\r\nMalaika Arora described HYUE as bold and forward-looking, reflecting her decision to partner with the brand, &ldquo;HYUE is bold, enduring, and undeniably glamorous. Their aspirational products, world-class quality and timeless packaging make partnering with them instinctive &mdash; an exquisite Indian brand aspiring to rival the finest in the world.&rdquo;\r\n